Category: Steel Framing 101

How Building Codes Affect Steel Building Prices Location absolutely affects metal building prices. So, why isn’t the same sized building quoted at the same price, regardless of where it is built? Because local building codes affect costs. How Location Determines Metal Building Prices Building codes designed to mitigate risk in a natural disaster impact steel building prices. For example, in…

General Steel Structure Cold Weather Maintenance Readying your steel building for winter is simple— and extremely important. Remember, it always costs less to prevent problems now than to make repairs later. Prepare Your Steel Building for Winter Now Fortunately, a steel structure requires very little maintenance. Perform these simple tasks now to prepare your metal structure for a problem-free winter:…

Building Design for a Prefab Metal Building If you are contemplating your first project using steel building kits, you may wonder who will handle the building design. Actually, that depends on the size and scope of the project. Understanding a Prefab Metal Building System Let’s start with the basics. Wood-framed structures need strategical “load-bearing” interior walls to help carry the…

Keep It Simple and Save on DIY Metal Building Kits What is the best way to cut costs when building metal structures? Keep your building design simple. We all have the tendency to let our dreams outpace our budget on construction projects. During the exciting planning stage, it is easy to lose sight of the overall cost. However, with a…

Pricing Metal Buildings by Standard and Custom Packages Did you know that altering your structural design slightly might greatly reduce metal building prices? It is much like buying a car; the more bells and whistles you add, the higher the steel building costs. In the same way, unnecessary add-ons increase your metal building costs. Consequently, if you can adapt your…

How to Obtain Construction Permits for Steel Structures First of all, do prefab steel structures require building permits? Yes, they do. Why do metal building kits need approval? Because, a permit ensures your building’s safety. The building department checks your project for code, load, zoning, safety, size, aesthetic, and local requirements. They also make sure that your building location does…

First Things First: Get Your Construction Permits! First time buyers often ask if you need building permits for metal buildings. Absolutely! In most cases, you will definitely require a construction permit from your local building authority. Thank goodness, smart buyers ask about building permits first—before they order a pre-engineered steel building. Unfortunately, some construction novices, in the heat of let’s-get-it-done-now…

Why Metal Buildings Stand Straighter, Stronger, and Longer Have you ever thought about how much we depend on the strength of steel? Probably not. Steel has become such a part of our daily lives, we scarcely notice it. However, would you trust yourself to drive in traffic in a car made of aluminum or wood? Would you like to work…

Attaching Steel Framing to the Foundation The importance of how you anchor a metal building to its foundation cannot be overstated. The strength and safety of a steel building depend upon a solid foundation with perfectly aligned connections. If either the foundation or the connecting bolts are compromised, the entire structure is less stable. The Precision of Metal Buildings One…